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New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania
New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania Softwood markets across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific are approaching a turning point. Some of the world’s lowest-cost plantation producers are increasingly linked to major importing markets where domestic supply growth is limited. With harvests expected to decline in key exporting regions, China remaining structurally dependent on imports, and Japan nearing peak production, the regional supply balance is likely to tighten through 2035—creating new risks and opportunities for producers, investors, traders, and wood consumers. We are launching the third regional report in a three-part series
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment?
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment? One in every three South Africans is unemployed. That’s the official tally – 32.7%, to be exact – based on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1-2026. It is the worst unemployment rate among major economies and one of the world’s highest. But is that number exaggerated? Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is among those who think so. In an interview with Business Day,
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has secured substantial EU LIFE funding for a €6.7 million project, of which €4 million is provided by the EU LIFE programme, together with a broad range of project partners. The funding will support an exploration of more efficient and responsible use of fibre-based materials in Europe, building
Are Universities obsolete?
Are Universities obsolete? Universities have long been accused of being “ivory towers” – expensive and elitist institutions disconnected from the real world. Is any such disconnection growing? Are universities keeping up with the pace of change in the real world as the digital age advances, and is this even possible? In short, is there any value in a university education these days? Dolphin Bay first became curious about this issue
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations Arxada has achieved the EcoVadis Gold Medal—awarded to companies ranking within the top 5% of all assessed organizations globally. EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, including environmental performance, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This recognition marks a new milestone in Arxada’s sustainability journey and
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market It usually happens at the worst possible time. The team is ready. The day’s work has been planned. Customers are waiting. Deadlines are tight. Then a machine that worked perfectly the day before refuses to start. In that moment, downtime becomes very real. And very costly. It’s not only the repair bill that matters. It’s the hours lost, the
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New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania
New outlook report: Global Softwood Timber Supply – Latin America, Asia and Oceania Softwood markets across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific are approaching a turning point. Some of the world’s lowest-cost plantation producers are increasingly linked to major importing markets where domestic supply growth is limited. With harvests expected to decline in key exporting regions, China remaining structurally dependent on imports, and Japan nearing peak production, the regional supply balance is
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment?
Is the Informal Economy Mopping Up Unemployment? One in every three South Africans is unemployed. That’s the official tally – 32.7%, to be exact – based on the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for Q1-2026. It is the worst unemployment rate among major economies and one of the world’s highest. But is that number exaggerated? Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is among those who think so. In an interview with Business Day,
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains
FSC and Partners Launch EU-Funded Project Worth 6.7 Million Euros to Strengthen Circularity in Forest-Based Value Chains The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has secured substantial EU LIFE funding for a €6.7 million project, of which €4 million is provided by the EU LIFE programme, together with a broad range of project partners. The funding will support an exploration of more efficient and responsible use of fibre-based materials in Europe, building
Are Universities obsolete?
Are Universities obsolete? Universities have long been accused of being “ivory towers” – expensive and elitist institutions disconnected from the real world. Is any such disconnection growing? Are universities keeping up with the pace of change in the real world as the digital age advances, and is this even possible? In short, is there any value in a university education these days? Dolphin Bay first became curious about this issue
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations
Arxada Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Advancing Sustainability Leadership Across Global Operations Arxada has achieved the EcoVadis Gold Medal—awarded to companies ranking within the top 5% of all assessed organizations globally. EcoVadis is a leading provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, including environmental performance, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. This recognition marks a new milestone in Arxada’s sustainability journey and
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market
Why service Support is a Real Differentiator in a Cost-Contrained Market It usually happens at the worst possible time. The team is ready. The day’s work has been planned. Customers are waiting. Deadlines are tight. Then a machine that worked perfectly the day before refuses to start. In that moment, downtime becomes very real. And very costly. It’s not only the repair bill that matters. It’s the hours lost, the
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